1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (163 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
Model | Giulia | 160 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |